Create Your MAVVEN Framework and write a headline that will resonate with your audience.

When you’re done, submit your answers to get a one-page PDF that you can use to guide resonant content creation for your business.

Need some inspiration? Check out these examples

1HEADLINE EXERCISE
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Headline Exercise

Goal: Write one headline that captures what you do, who it’s for, and why it matters — all rooted in your brand clarity.

Where will you put your headline? If other than a website, make sure that the channel aligns with where your audience spends time.

Ideas:
Website hero section (recommended)
LinkedIn headline or post
Email subject line
Ad or brochure

(V) Identify VALUES
List 2–3 core values that guide your business. (Use the "plus" icon to add more rows.)
List one of your primary business goals.

Think about:
What do you offer?
Why does it matter to the audience?
What makes you different?

Think about:
Who is your audience (key characteristics)?
What do they want or need?
What problem are they facing?
What does success look like for them?

Choose 2–3 tone words that describe your voice.
Examples: Cheerful, Edgy, Formal, Informative, Passionate, Professional, Respectful, Trendy, Upbeat, Witty

Using your notes above, write a clear, brand-first headline for your chosen channel. There's lots of space to work through multiple ideas!

+++ ALIGNMENT CHECK +++
Use the checklist to ensure alignment throughout your MAVVEN Framework and in your headline.

MAV Aligned Headline Examples

1. B2B Engineering Firm

Company Values: Precision, Reliability, Partnership
Business Goal: Win long-term contracts with med tech clients
Audience: Engineering directors at mid-size med tech manufacturers who want reliable partners to meet strict deadlines and compliance standards, ensuring successful project delivery.
Messaging:
Offer: Complex engineering solutions delivered with precision.
Why it matters: Med tech firms need accuracy they can trust.
Differentiator: Cross-functional expertise from concept through execution.
Voice: Confident, Technical, Grounded

Aligned Example
Headline: “Engineering precision that keeps technical projects on track.”
💬 Why it’s aligned: Speaks directly to the audience’s priorities—accuracy, reliability, and outcomes—while reflecting the brand’s confident, professional tone.

Misaligned Example:
Headline: “Innovation takes flight.”
💬 Why it’s misaligned: Generic and overused. It doesn’t communicate reliability or partnership and could apply to any company in the industry.


2. Nonprofit Mental Health Organization

Company Values: Compassion, Accessibility, Hope
Business Goal: Increase participation in free counseling and community programs
Audience: Adults struggling with stress or anxiety who want judgment-free support and simple ways to get help, so they can regain balance in daily life.
Messaging:
Offer: Free, accessible mental health resources for everyone.
Why it matters: Mental health shouldn’t depend on income.
Differentiator: Community-based, easy-to-access programs with real people, not bots.
Voice: Warm, Empathetic, Encouraging

Aligned Example
Headline: “Free, caring mental health support—because everyone deserves to feel okay.”
💬 Why it’s aligned: Emotionally connected, compassionate, and accessible; it reflects the organization’s values and invites trust from the target audience.

Misaligned Example:
Headline: “Get help fast. Beat stress now.”
💬 Why it’s misaligned: Urgent and transactional tone undermines the value of compassion and accessibility; feels like a product ad, not human support.


3. Luxury Home Builder

Company Values: Craftsmanship, Integrity, Personalization
Business Goal: Attract high-income clients seeking custom luxury homes
Audience: Affluent couples or families looking for a builder who listens and brings their dream home to life—without stress or compromise.
Messaging:
Offer: Custom luxury homes built with precision and care.
Why it matters: Your home should reflect your story.
Differentiator: Seamless design-build process with transparent communication.
Voice: Elegant, Assured, Sophisticated

Aligned Example
Headline: “Where craftsmanship meets your vision of home.”
💬 Why it’s aligned: Feels elevated and personal; aligns with high-end clientele and the builder’s emphasis on integrity and artistry.

Misaligned Example:
Headline: “Dream homes built fast.”
💬 Why it’s misaligned: “Fast” contradicts craftsmanship and luxury; tone sounds like a mass-market contractor, not a bespoke builder.


4. B2C Fitness App

Company Values: Motivation, Community, Progress
Business Goal: Grow subscription base among busy young professionals
Audience: Time-crunched professionals who want effective workouts and accountability to stay consistent and feel accomplished.
Messaging:
Offer: Short, high-impact workouts that fit your schedule.
Why it matters: Fitness should build confidence, not guilt.
Differentiator: Supportive online community and progress tracking.
Voice: Energetic, Friendly, Motivational

Aligned Example
Headline: “Workouts that fit your life—and help you feel unstoppable.”
💬 Why it’s aligned: Balances motivation with empathy; matches the app’s energy and promise of progress for real people.

Misaligned Example:
Headline: “No excuses. Get ripped now.”
💬 Why it’s misaligned: Aggressive and unapproachable tone alienates the target audience and contradicts values of motivation and community.


5. Sustainable Fashion Brand

Company Values: Transparency, Sustainability, Confidence
Business Goal: Increase online sales and brand awareness among eco-conscious shoppers
Audience: Style-driven consumers who want to look good and feel good about their choices without sacrificing quality or design.
Messaging:
Offer: Ethically made fashion that empowers you and the planet.
Why it matters: You shouldn’t have to choose between style and sustainability.
Differentiator: Radical transparency in sourcing and production.
Voice: Confident, Modern, Conscious

Aligned Example
Headline: “Do good. Look great.”
💬 Why it’s aligned: Stylish, rhythmic, and meaningful; reinforces both aesthetic appeal and ethical purpose.

Misaligned Example:
Headline: “Eco-friendly clothes for everyone!”
💬 Why it’s misaligned: Generic and lacks personality; misses the confidence and elevated tone that appeal to design-conscious shoppers.


6. Tech Consultancy for Startups

Company Values: Agility, Expertise, Partnership
Business Goal: Secure more retainer contracts with Series A–C startups
Audience: Founders and CTOs who want scalable tech guidance to move faster, reduce risk, and attract investors.
Messaging:
Offer: Scalable technology consulting that grows with your startup.
Why it matters: Founders need experienced partners who can keep pace with growth.
Differentiator: Startup-specific experience and fractional CTO model.
Voice: Strategic, Supportive, Forward-thinking

Aligned Example
Headline: “Tech expertise that scales as fast as your startup.”
💬 Why it’s aligned: Clear, confident, and benefit-driven; speaks directly to startup realities and matches the company’s value of agility.

Misaligned Example:
Headline: “We build cool apps for everyone.”
💬 Why it’s misaligned: Unfocused and juvenile; fails to convey expertise or scalability, and “everyone” contradicts the company’s focused audience and goals.